Sen. Roger Marshall on Wednesday suggested that he is open to Iran retaining some non-nuclear weapons as part of a final peace agreement with the United States.

"I sort of don't want them to have long-distance missiles. I don't want them to have nuclear-armed missiles," the Kansas Republican said in an interview Wednesday, when asked whether Iran should be allowed to possess ballistic missiles under a final agreement, according to The Washington Examiner. 

"I would prefer they didn't, but I don't think that's the key issue here. I think that they have to be able to defend themselves," he told CNN, adding that he is "hesitating" on the matter. 

Marshall's comments align with remarks made earlier Wednesday by President Donald Trump, who indicated he could support Iran maintaining some ballistic missile capabilities under a broader agreement.

The comments came days after the United States and Iran reached a 60-day interim agreement Sunday that was formalized Wednesday evening. The deal halted hostilities between the two countries and reopened the Strait of Hormuz, a critical global shipping route.

The temporary memorandum of understanding is intended to give negotiators additional time to reach a long-term agreement focused on Iran's nuclear program, which has been at the center of the conflict.

Trump said earlier Wednesday that Iran's ability to retain some ballistic missiles could be part of a negotiated settlement, provided concerns about the country's nuclear capabilities are addressed.

Negotiators from both countries are expected to continue talks during the 60-day period as they work toward a permanent agreement governing Iran's nuclear activities and regional security issues.